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Churches, 1915

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N.s.w. Catholic Debating Societies' Union

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 24 June 1915 · page 27

A very successful meeting of the Council of the above was held on Thursday evening, the 17th inst. in the rooms of the Catholic Federation in the Southern Cross Hall. A…

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The Catholic Club L. and D. Society

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 24 June 1915 · page 27

At the usual weekly meeting of the Catholic Club Literary and Debating Society on Tuesday week last., at which there was a splendid attendance, members were…

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Catholic Federation Notes. Haymarket (St. Francis' Branch)

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 24 June 1915 · page 18

On Wednesday evening, 9th inst., this branch held a most successful meeting. Father J. M. Kelly was in the chair and, notwithstanding a wet night, about 200…

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The Children's Columns. For Boys and Girls Who Read the "Catholic Press."

The Catholic Press · Thursday 24 June 1915 · page 46

Dear Playmates,—Most of you will, no doubt, be enjoying your winter holidays, and be glad of a rest from school studies. Any of you who are able to visit distant friends,…

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Catholic Federation Gazette: Notes and News Morality, by Acts of Parliament Is It Possible?

The Catholic Press · Thursday 24 June 1915 · page 18

The question often arises, "Can a people be made moral by Acts of Parliament?" Rev. Father Coppens, S.J., touches upon the subjest thus: "The laws of the land,…

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Our London Letter: Notes by the Way Personal Gossip LONDON, May 6. The Longest List of Catholic Dead

The Catholic Press · Thursday 24 June 1915 · page 24

In this letter, I have to record the longest list of casualties—of dead and of wounded Catholic officers—yet occurring from the beginning of this cruel war. And the list has…

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Paris at Prayer in the Historic Church of the Madeleine The Calvary of France. PARIS, May 10

The Catholic Press · Thursday 24 June 1915 · page 9

At the famed Church of the Madeleine you will see the Passion and Calvary of France in this war, and how nobly she bears them. All day women in black climb those long…

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Old Dublin. the Church of Adam and Eve

The Catholic Press · Thursday 24 June 1915 · page 28

It is matter of pretty common knowledge that there is in Dublin a church generally known as the church of Adam and Eve. Our old friend, Rev. Father Fitzgerald,…

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The Church and Mexico. Old Slanders. Refuted by a Protestant Traveller

The Catholic Press · Thursday 24 June 1915 · page 41

The accusations repeated and repeated against the Mexican priests are as tiresome as they are false. So much is charged to perform the marriage ceremony, goes the…

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Mission to Seamen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 June 1915 · page 10

His Excellency the Governor has consented to preside at the annual meeting of the Sydney Mission to Seamen, to be held in the Rawson institute to-night. The Archbishop,…

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Charge of Blackmail Clergyman and Church Member Woman Committed for Trial

The Sun · Friday 25 June 1915 · page 3

At the Newtown Summons Court to-day Nellie Mar-Yott was charged with demanding money by a menacing letter. Reynold Godfrey Reynolds, a clergyman of…

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Mission to Seamen

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 June 1915 · page 11

The annual meeting of the Sydney Mission to Seamen was held in the Rawson Institute for Seamen last night. Sir Gerald Strickland presided, and on the platform with him were…

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The Seamen. Annual Meeting of Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 June 1915 · page 17

Sir Gerald Strickland, who was accompanied to the Rawson Institute by Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia, presided last night at the annual meeting of the Sydney…

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Wesleyan Methodist Church of South Africa. To the President and Members of the Australasian Conference

The Methodist · Saturday 26 June 1915 · page 3

Honoured Fathers and Brethren, Your welcome letter of greeting was received by our Annual Conference assembled at Port Elizabeth, in April, 1914, and the gracious invitation…

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Church Triumphant Mrs. Naylor

The Methodist · Saturday 26 June 1915 · page 11

Jemima Naylor was born in Bradford, England, on June 17th, 1835. She was cradled in Methodism. Quite a number er of relatives have occupied positions…

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The Model Church

The Methodist · Saturday 26 June 1915 · page 9

Well, wife, I've found the model church! I worshipped there to-day; It made me think of good old times, before my hair were grey…

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A Lesson for the Churches

The Methodist · Saturday 26 June 1915 · page 7

IN view of the difficulty that has been experienced in bringing the churches together for united action in regard to the religious opportunities and responsibilities of the war, and comments of the…

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Church Service

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 June 1915 · page 17

At the annual meeting of the Protestant Church of England Union, held at St. Philip's Church. Church-hill, on Tuesday, objection was taken to the proposal to authorise, in an…

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The Churches. the Call to Arms

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 June 1915 · page 8

The Archbishop of Sydney yesterday addressed the following pastoral letter to the clergy of the D[?]ocese of Sydney:— "The time has come when we as a Church…

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Call to Arms. the Church Appeals. Archbishop Wright's Stirring Letter

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 June 1915 · page 8

Archbishop Wright, has issued a stirring pastoral letter to the clergy of the diocese in which he urges that the Church should do its utmost to Induce young men to answer the call…

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